GitLab CI/CD makes a set of predefined CI/CD variables available for use in pipeline configuration and job scripts. These variables contain information about the job, pipeline, and other values you might …

Feb 11, 2022 · At their simplest variables are key-value pairs which are injected as environment variables into your pipeline's execution context. You can reference them within your .gitlab-ci.yml file …

Jan 1, 2025 · In this article, we will explore the various ways of setting variables in your GitLab CI pipelines, their scopes, best practices, and some real-world use cases. Before diving into how to set …

Jul 23, 2025 · GitLab CI/CD variables allow you to customize your CI/CD pipelines by defining and managing key values used in the build, deployment, and operational processes.

CI/CD variables are a type of environment variable. You can use them to: Control the behavior of jobs and pipelines. Store values you want to re-use. Avoid hard-coding values in your .gitlab-ci.yml file.

Pipeline: Pipeline variables become available when GitLab is creating the pipeline. Along with pre-pipeline variables, pipeline variables can be used to configure rules defined in jobs, to determine …

May 27, 2025 · Here’s a basic GitLab CI/CD YAML (.gitlab-ci.yml) example that demonstrates how the variables configuration option is used, along with an explanation. Variables in GitLab CI/CD allow …

Jan 7, 2025 · Master GitLab CI variables with battle-tested strategies from DevOps experts. Learn proven approaches to variable management, security, and automation that drive efficient CI/CD …

Dec 8, 2024 · In this article, we will explore in detail what they are, how they work, the types of variables available, and some best practices for using them. Pipeline variables are dynamic values that can be …

Jan 22, 2025 · To create a GitLab CI CD pipeline variables, navigate to Settings > CI/CD > Variables > Expand > Add variable. You can see variables that I have created for a pipeline that runs in my home …